Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley CutlerL. Cutler60
G
1
G
47Jacob BridgesJ. Bridges
Ashley WeirA. Weir49
D
2
D
55Mark PearceM. Pearce
Warren ScowcroftW. Scowcroft48
D
captain3
D
48Simon PetersS. Peters
Sylvain BastinS. Bastin47
D
4
D
44Patrick WardP. Ward
Alan CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri65
M
5
D
43Alun MersonA. Merson
Anthony GilchristA. Gilchrist63
M
6
M
47Jermaine LoweJ. Lowe
Ronnie StuartR. Stuart51
M
7
M
45Oleg GriffinO. Griffin
Graeme EhioguG. Ehiogu48
M
8
M
38Adam PallisterA. Pallister
Simon SeibertS. Seibert59
A
9
M
37Stephen LiddellS. Liddell
Francis NevilleF. Neville52
A
10
A
60James StandingJ. Standing
Dean DrydenD. Dryden51
A
11captain
A
53Ian SheringhamI. Sheringham
 
Dion Wright-PhillipsD. Wright-Phillips47
G
12
A
51Anthony MortensenA. Mortensen
Chris BeckhamC. Beckham44
M
13
G
46Ade IkpebaA. Ikpeba
Craig FormonC. Formon44
A
14
G
39Norman BarrettN. Barrett

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,184 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley get the match underway!
3.13
Adam Pallister flicks a high ball forward to James Standing who takes it down. James Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Cutler who gathers it comfortably.
4.11
Warren Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Stuart collects the pass. Ronnie Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Francis Neville controls it well on his chest. Francis Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Pearce.
6.24
Alan Cadamarteri plays the ball forward to Francis Neville. Francis Neville skips past Simon Peters! Francis Neville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.19
Oleg Griffin passes the ball forward to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Cutler who gathers it comfortably.
12.49
Anthony Gilchrist sees Francis Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Neville rushes past Alun Merson! Some silky footwork from Francis Neville provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.11
Mark Pearce clumsily knocks into Simon Seibert. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Seibert grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.36
Ronnie Stuart decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Neville. Francis Neville makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.39
Adam Pallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.33
Anthony Gilchrist plays the ball forward to Francis Neville. Francis Neville edges inside the box! Francis Neville looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.57
Ashley Weir slams into James Standing with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! James Standing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.16
Dean Dryden flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Ehiogu who takes it down. Graeme Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Neville. Francis Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.36
Ronnie Stuart makes a beautiful solo run. Ronnie Stuart shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Luton Town kick off!
47.12
Adam Pallister knocks the ball forward to James Standing. James Standing shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
48.47
Alan Cadamarteri flicks a high ball forward to Simon Seibert who takes it down. Simon Seibert threads a neat ball through to Francis Neville. Francis Neville tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Jacob Bridges!
49.17
Anthony Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Francis Neville collects the pass. Francis Neville shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.43
Luton Town have made 3 substitutions with Dion Wright-Phillips replacing Dean Dryden, Chris Beckham replacing Ronnie Stuart and Craig Formon replacing Francis Neville .
61.48
Stephen Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Wright-Phillips.
63.24
Adam Pallister flicks a high ball forward to Ian Sheringham who takes it down. Ian Sheringham knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but James Standing is offside!
65.33
Jermaine Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Ian Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Ledley Cutler.
66.03
It's a corner kick. Oleg Griffin loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Anthony Gilchrist reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
69.39
Alun Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Pallister. Adam Pallister knocks the ball forward to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Cutler who gathers it comfortably.
71.45
Chris Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Formon. Craig Formon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
84.15
Adam Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Sheringham. Sylvain Bastin hacks Ian Sheringham from behind! Penalty for Barnsley!!
84.15
The referee points to the spot..
85.04
Adam Pallister takes a cautious run up but it skews horrendously wide!
89.23
With a delightful solo run, Oleg Griffin stretches the opposition's defence. Oleg Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Simon Peters flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Lowe. With some swift thinking, Jermaine Lowe plays the ball forward to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Barnsley
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
19.2%
49.3%
31.5%

Scorers
Ronnie Stuart 39
Francis Neville 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Neville of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Cutler (GK)
6
2.Dean Dryden (ATT)
6
3.Warren Scowcroft (DEF)
6
4.Sylvain Bastin (DEF)
6
5.Alan Cadamarteri (MID)
6
6.Anthony Gilchrist (MID)
7
7.Ronnie Stuart (MID)goal scored
8
8.Graeme Ehiogu (MID)
6
9.Simon Seibert (ATT)
6
10.Francis Neville (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dion Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
 
12.Ashley Weir (DEF)red card
3
13.Chris Beckham (MID)
6
14.Craig Formon (ATT)
6

1.Jacob Bridges (GK)
6
2.Mark Pearce (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Simon Peters (DEF)
6
4.Patrick Ward (DEF)
6
5.Alun Merson (DEF)
6
6.Jermaine Lowe (MID)
6
7.Oleg Griffin (MID)
6
8.Adam Pallister (MID)
6
9.Stephen Liddell (MID)
6
10.James Standing (ATT)
6
11.Ian Sheringham (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Mortensen (ATT)
0
13.Ade Ikpeba (GK)
0
14.Norman Barrett (GK)
0